Lisa's POV
The forest blurred around me as Cain dragged me toward the retreating warriors. I kicked, screamed, and clawed at his arms, my tears blinding me. My heart felt like it was being ripped from my chest as Nathan's form disappeared into the shadows.
“Put me down!” I shrieked, pounding my fists against Cain’s back. “We can’t leave him! He needs us!”
Cain gritted his teeth, his patience flaring. “He gave an order, Lisa. You’re only making this harder.”
“I don’t care about his orders!” I screamed, my voice raw and filled with pain. “He’s going to die! How can you just walk away?!”
Cain didn’t respond, his expression unreadable as he carried me through the forest. My screams turned to sobs, each one tearing through me as I fought the urge to collapse in despair.
James ran ahead of
